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Obituary For Sister Ivynease Roberts Riley
On October 2, 2026, Sister Ivynease “Tootsie” Roberts Riley, 83, departed this life in her home in Naylor, GA surrounded by her family. She was born October 20, 1942 in Lanier County, GA to the late Joseph Roberts and Inease Houston Roberts. She accepted Christ at a young age of 8 years old and was baptized at the New Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Naylor, GA. Ivynease graduated salutatorian from Lakeland High in 1961, and following graduation, started working at Lewis Smith Memorial Hospital in Lakeland, GA. She then received a Practical Nursing degree from the Lincoln Institute of Practical Nursing in 1963 and vocational and executive secretary degree from Byrne College in 1964. She traveled to Athens and Milledgeville, GA teaching vocational courses and received a Certificate of Training from the United States Department of Agriculture in Thomson, GA in 1966. She received a Certificate of Appointment Lanier-Clinch County FSA committee in 2005 and Certificate of Appreciation in 2011; “Eastern Star” from the Masonic Order of the Eastern Star, along with many other acknowledgements.
She married her beloved husband JC Riley on June 17, 1967, whom she shared 59 years of marriage and raised two children: Angela C. Riley and Jerome C. Riley, Sr. She joined her husband serving in the New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she served as Deaconess, Mission President, Sunday School teacher, Assistant Clerk, Usher, and President of the Senior Choir, along with many other positions. She also enjoyed serving as part of the Scholarship Committee in the South Georgia Missionary Baptist Association Inc, and as South Georgia Missionary Baptist Eastern Division Union announcer and Women Department President for 8 years.
Sister Ivynease worked alongside her husband to build the company Riley Church Pews and served as Office Manager and secretary amongst other positions for 46 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and she loved singing her praises to the Lord.
She was proceeded in death of her parents, Joseph Roberts and Inease Houston Roberts, brothers: Lorean “Mack” Roberts and Jewel (Patricia) Roberts, sister Nora Lean Roberts, and son Jerome C. Riley, Sr.
Sister Ivynease leaves to cherish her memories: her husband JC Riley; one daughter, Angela C Riley, and daughter-in-law Sonya Riley; three grandchildren Shayla Riley-Dorsey, Jerome C. Riley, Jr., and Jonathan C. Riley; sisters and brothers, Mary Bell Robert Neloms, Geneva King, Deloris Roberts Riley, Willie Joe (Betty) Roberts, Caldonia Roberts Bolden, Lavonia Roberts Johnson, and Lennon (Rosena) Roberts; sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, Lessie Mae Riley Brown, Johnny Riley, Beulah Riley Griggs, Sally Mae Riley Matchett, Theodore Riley; god-children, Roxanne (Leonard) McCutchin, Cynthia (Gary) Sharper, Janettte Laster-Robinson, Dorethea “Cookie” (Darren) Jones; special friends, The Ledford Family, The Laster Family, The Carter Family and The Lane Family; the Langdale Hospice of South Georgia care team (June), caregivers (Sandy, Tyra and Bridgette, Bonnie, and Elisha); special cousin caregivers, Ernestine Carter and Mammie Carter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, churches families, neighbors and friends.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 9 at 2:00 PM at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Eddie Curry, GFL is the pastor and Bishop Enoch Brown will officiate, and burial will follow in the Forman Cemetery. The body will be lying in state from 1:00 PM til the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, please make contribution to Langdale Hospice. Public viewing will be held on Thursday, October 8th for 5:00 PM til 7:00 PM at the home of Sister Riley. The address is 9369 Ga. Hwy. 135, Naylor, Ga. There will not be a viewing at the funeral home. If you are unable to attend the service, please join us at scottandrobertsmortuary.com to witness the home going service of Sister Riley.
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Angie, Shayla, Mr. Riley, Sonya, Jonathan and JC, I am sending heartfelt sympaythy you, family and friends. I met Mrs. Riley through Jerome while attending VSU. She was the sweetest lady with the most beautiful smile. I will always remember that image and personality of hers.
May God grant you all healing, understanding, strength and peace.
Much love and All the best to you all!
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Peace and love to the family.
To the entire Riley Family - I praise God for having the opportunity to have contact with and get to know Sis. Riley. Serving at New Prospect with Sis. Riley was a special experience for me. She was mentor and a friend. She helped me grieve the death of my maternal grandmother and was a maternal figure for me while I attended college at VSU. I will greatly miss her and I will always remember the advice she gave me about marriage more than 22 years ago. I know in my heart of hearts she is resting in paradise. Prayers and positive thoughts to all of her family and close friends. I will miss you. - Sis. Jovonda
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Sending my deepest condolences and prayer to the Riley and Roberts family. Coiley Johnson Ft. Pierce , Fl.
Mr Riley and your sweet family are in my prayers. I will treasure our times and visits. Your family will always hold a special place in my heart. May God bring peace and comfort to this family at this time. Love June
sending deepest sympathy to the Family, Words can't express that sorrow I have in my heart sending prayers, love, and hugs to each and every one may you find strength, peace and understanding. love you all
Praise The Lord!!! We Will MIs You; We All Love You. May God Truly Bless!!
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